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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.60, 22,344.90 and 12,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.60, 22,344.90 and 12,563.80 is: 18,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.60 : 22,344.90 = 12,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.60/22,344.90 = 12,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.60x = 22,344.90 × 12,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.60x = 280,736,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,736,854.62/14,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.70

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